The high-energy musical set within the world of competitive cheerleading launched its limited national tour Oct. 30 in Los Angeles. Bring It On had its world premiere in early 2011 at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.

Tony-winning In the Heights choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, who also helmed the Atlanta premiere, directs and choreographs the tour, which has musical supervision by Tony Award winner Alex Lacamoire. Los Angeles performances will continue through Dec. 10. Though the title and subject matter are inspired by the popular film franchise, Tony Award-winning Avenue Q book writer Whitty has penned an original libretto for the musical that retains its setting of the world of competitive cheerleading.

Bring It On has music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights), music by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning composer Tom Kitt (Next to Normal, High Fidelity), lyrics by Amanda Green (High Fidelity) and music supervision by Tony and Grammy Award winner Alex Lacamoire (In the Heights).

Houston, TX (Jan. 24-Feb. 5, 2012, at the Hobby Center) Fayetteville, AR (Feb. 7-12, 2012, at the Walton Arts Center) Dallas, TX (Feb. 14-26, 2012, at the Music Hall) Des Moines, IA (Feb. 28-March 4, 2012, at the Civic Center) Chicago, IL (March 6-25, 2012, at the Cadillac Palace) St. Louis, MO (March 27-April 8, 2012, at the Fox Theatre) Charlotte, NC (April 10-15, 2012, at the Belk Theatre) Durham, NC (April 17-22, 2012, at the Durham PAC) Providence, RI (April 24-29, 2012, at the Providence PAC) Toronto, ON (May 2-June 3, 2012, at the Canon Theatre) Here's how producers bill the work: "In Bring It On: The Musical, the high-stakes world of competitive cheerleading is intertwined with cutthroat high school politics to tell the story of Campbell, the heir apparent to the head cheerleader at Truman High School. Campbell is at the top of the cheerleader pyramid and she has it all — a strong squad, a doting boyfriend and a straight path to the national championships. Her entire life has been dedicated to honing routines and staying within the strict rules and guidelines, but when a surprise letter arrives, Campbell's world is thrown upside down."